Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
Summary
Wes Streeting said he struggled to get the government to act on the situation in Gaza, sharing reports from doctors working there. Private messages revealed Peter Mandelson criticized Streeting as “hysterical” and “pathetic” in his efforts. The messages were released during Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US.Key Facts
- Wes Streeting tried to raise government concern about Gaza in 2025 while he was health secretary.
- Streeting shared a detailed dossier with cabinet ministers, including graphic images and doctors’ testimonies about injuries and suffering in Gaza.
- Peter Mandelson privately criticized Streeting as “hysterical,” “pathetic,” and suggested he was having a “mid-life crisis.”
- Streeting said he supported Israel’s right to defend itself and Palestinians’ right to a state.
- Streeting and other ministers felt their efforts to push for action were often ignored or dismissed.
- The messages were revealed as part of documents related to Mandelson’s new role as ambassador to the US.
- Mandelson also criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer and the cabinet in other messages.
- Government officials said the messages were embarrassing but released to meet transparency rules.
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